자화상 (1887) 3
Vincent van Gogh painted this intense self-portrait during his Paris period, embracing the bright colors and loose brushwork that would define his Post-Impressionist style. Notice the swirling blue background and the thick, dabbing paint technique—he was totally experimenting with light and texture after seeing the work of the Impressionists. He painted dozens of self-portraits because he was too poor to pay for models, essentially using himself as the ultimate practice subject. That piercing green stare and the stylish felt hat make him look like a bohemian artist ready to take on the world.
- Technique
- Oil paint with impasto brushstrokes
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